Jean Quan outlines vision for Oakland, sharpens critique of Perata

At her campaign kickoff event designed to showcase a wide cross-section of Oakland leaders backing her candidacy, Jean Quan said she wants to be a mayor who spearheads change through “block by block” community organizing.

“This is not a kickoff for a mayoral campaign,” Quan told the more than 200 supporters in attendance. “This is a kickoff for a grassroots movement of neighborhood leaders who insist that the city work with them and empower them.”

Read more about the event, and learn who’s endorsing Quan for the mayor’s seat, at Oakland North.

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